HC Deb 05 November 1945 vol 415 c884
12. Colonel Erroll

asked the President of the Board of Trade when adaptors will be available to enable utility wireless receiving sets to receive long waves.

Sir S. Cripps

Arrangements have been made with the manufacturers under which the wartime civilian receivers can be modified to receive the long wave programme. Those who wish to have their sets adapted should get in touch with their retail suppliers. A separate adaptor unit for the sets is also on the market at a price of 43s. including Purchase Tax.

Colonel Erroll

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that these adaptors are not so far available, with the result that a large number of owners of utility sets will be unable to hear the broadcasts of the Royal Command performance tonight?

Sir S. Cripps

Adaptor sets are, I am informed, available now.